Walk-in || Title Specialist / Sr. Title Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION - TITLE SPECIALIST / SR. TITLE SPECIALIST

Job Summary:

• Search and examine public records to determine marketability and remedies needed to cure title defects.
• Perform Title clearance and curative work. Review Title commitments, identify defects, liens.
• Perform Title Closing, recording of the documents
• Candidates with experience in Title Insurance policy preparation, and Disbursements related tasks are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Review data from X1 and manual searches in accordance with company guidelines, for any anomalies, discrepancies and/or possible title clouds.
• Examine and verify the accuracy of documentation such as public records, deeds, property title records, property ownership, leases, surveys, contracts, and agreements needed to produce a clear title
• Obtain property tax information and generate tax cert.
• Responsible for accurate data entry in the title production system using information returned from the X-1 report or the title search.
• Collaborate and work with title manager (US team) to address and resolve discrepancies in title information.
• Review recorded documents for accuracy in completing Final Title Policy.
• Prepare title insurance policy and binders with the appropriate endorsements.
• Review, correct and generate updated Title Policies that is requested by the client.
• Run daily report to obtain new tax orders for X1 title orders
• Complete online research and pull tax information associated with X1 property & enter title software as part of the typing. If unable to obtain using online resources must escalate to US team and proceed with taxes to follow
• Aid US team with administrative assistant essential duties, including clerical and data entry support
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• College graduate
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in the title/settlement industry. Mortgage experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven experience in the title industry, with a solid understanding of the general title process, related documentation and their effect upon title.
• Must be able to prioritize according to departmental guidelines, have a high level of organization, ability to consistently meet deadlines, work with constantly changing priorities demonstrate strong follow through, and to follow procedures/processes
• This role requires an ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail combined with analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to call up Tax counties, Mortgage Servicers for Payoff documents
• Strong interpersonal and customer service mindset
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn and use various software applications Outlook, Word, Acrobat
• Experience with County Government websites and title software, preferred. Experience in At-Close (Visionet), a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required

Working Conditions:

Work from Office (mandatory)

Open to work US hours

Flexible to work on weekends as required

Flexible to extended hours as required.